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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
禿tūbaldx, 7 strokes, radical 禾
tū(tu1)tu T1
  1. 1bald
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March 24, 2026

禿tū(tu1)

The character 禿 (tū) means 'bald' or 'hairless.' It is commonly used to describe a person who has lost their hair or has very little hair. In certain contexts, it may also refer to areas devoid of vegetation, emphasizing a lack of covering or growth.

Strokes7Radical禾
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being bald can carry different connotations depending on context; for instance, some monks shave their heads as a sign of renunciation. Additionally, baldness is sometimes humorously referenced in popular media.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'turtle' (sounds like 'tū') with a shiny bald head. The character 禿 includes the radical for 'hair' (毛) above, indicating the absence of hair, just like the turtle's head shows no hair at all.

Meanings of 禿

tū(tu1)
1bald
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About 禿

禿Simplified
7Strokes
禾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious of tone when pronouncing 'tū,' as it can easily be confused with other words. This term is somewhat informal and can be used humorously among friends but may be considered rude if used inappropriately. Common collocations include '禿頭' (tūtóu), meaning 'bald head.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 禿 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to the HSK level 1 and 2 vocabulary related to body parts and descriptions. Focus on how this character can enhance your ability to describe people in more detail.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 禿 (bald) with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '他很禿' (tā hěn tū) instead of '他很禿頭' (tā hěn tūtóu) omits the more specific term for 'bald head.'

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Etymology of 禿

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Grains of hair 禾 on a person's head 儿

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Decomposition of 禿

IDS Structure⿱禾儿
禿Full Character
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禾he2
top
儿er2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say bald in Chinese

“bald” in Chinese is禿tū

The character 禿 (tū) means 'bald' or 'hairless.' It is commonly used to describe a person who has lost their hair or has very little hair. In certain contexts, it may also refer to areas devoid of vegetation, emphasizing a lack of covering or growth.

When to use 禿

Be cautious of tone when pronouncing 'tū,' as it can easily be confused with other words. This term is somewhat informal and can be used humorously among friends but may be considered rude if used inappropriately. Common collocations include '禿頭' (tūtóu), meaning 'bald head.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 禿 (bald) with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '他很禿' (tā hěn tū) instead of '他很禿頭' (tā hěn tūtóu) omits the more specific term for 'bald head.'

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Word Family of 禿

Words Containing This Character8
秃tūbald禿
秃头baldness禿頭
秃顶bald head禿頂
秃子baldy禿子
秃鹰condor禿鷹
光秃秃bald光禿禿
秃鹫vulture禿鷲
秃发a branch of the Xianbei 鮮卑|鲜卑 nomadic people禿發
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Frequently Asked Questions about 禿

It can be perceived as negative if used to describe someone directly; however, in casual settings among friends, it may be taken lightly.

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